Which of the following statements concerning tetanus is FALSE?
A) Its only source is from deep puncture wounds from rusty nails.
B) Its toxin causes simultaneous contraction of both muscles in an antagonistic pair.
C) It is a small, motile, obligate anaerobe.
D) It produces a terminal endospore that gives the cell a distinctive "lollipop" appearance.
E) Its diagnostic feature is characteristic muscle contractions, which are often noted too late to save the patient.
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